U.S. patent application number 14/095625 was filed with the patent office on 2014-06-12 for makeup application assist device.
This patent application is currently assigned to KERRI BUTCHER INTERNATIONAL. The applicant listed for this patent is Kerri M. Butcher. Invention is credited to Kerri M. Butcher.
Application Number | 20140158147 14/095625 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 50879630 |
Filed Date | 2014-06-12 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140158147 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Butcher; Kerri M. |
June 12, 2014 |
MAKEUP APPLICATION ASSIST DEVICE
Abstract
A makeup application assist device is provided that includes an
upper portion adapted to be placed above an eye and including a
first cutout portion and a lower portion adapted to be placed below
the eye and including a second cutout portion. The first cutout
portion facilitates the application of makeup to specific areas
surrounding the eye and the second cutout portion facilitates the
positioning of the makeup application assist device around the
eye.
Inventors: |
Butcher; Kerri M.;
(Cleveland, OH) |
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Applicant: |
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Type |
Butcher; Kerri M. |
Cleveland |
OH |
US |
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Assignee: |
KERRI BUTCHER INTERNATIONAL
Cleveland
OH
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Family ID: |
50879630 |
Appl. No.: |
14/095625 |
Filed: |
December 3, 2013 |
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Application
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61733273 |
Dec 4, 2012 |
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Current U.S.
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132/200 ;
132/319 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 40/30 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
132/200 ;
132/319 |
International
Class: |
A45D 40/30 20060101
A45D040/30 |
Claims
1. A makeup application assist device comprising: an upper portion
adapted to be placed above an eye and including a first cutout
portion; and a lower portion adapted to be placed below the eye and
including a second cutout portion, wherein the first cutout portion
facilitates the application of makeup to specific areas surrounding
the eye, and wherein the second cutout portion facilitates the
positioning of the makeup application assist device around the
eye.
2. The makeup application assist device of claim 1, wherein the
second cutout portion is adapted to fit around a curvature of a
lower eye lid.
3. The makeup application assist device of claim 1 further
comprising at least one positioning indicator to facilitate the
positioning of the makeup application device around the eye.
4. The makeup application assist device of claim 3, wherein the at
least one positioning indicator includes an aperture adapted to be
placed over a tear duct and at least one positioning line adapted
to lineup up with an inner eye corner and an outer eye corner of
the eye.
5. The makeup application assist device of claim 1, wherein the
upper portion further includes at least one pass-through portion to
facilitate the application of makeup to at least one area above the
eye.
6. The makeup application assist device of claim 5, wherein the at
least one pass-through portion includes a plurality of apertures,
wherein the apertures may vary in size, may vary in distance from
each other, or may vary in quantity in any given direction to form
a gradient design.
7. The makeup application assist device of claim 5, wherein the at
least one pass-through area is a screen portion.
8. The makeup application assist device of claim 7, wherein the
screen portion includes a plurality of apertures of varying
size.
9. The makeup application assist device of claim 1, wherein the
lower portion further includes at least one pass-through portion to
facilitate the application of makeup to at least one area below the
eye.
10. The makeup application device of claim 9, wherein the at least
one pass-through portion includes a plurality of apertures of
varying size.
11. The makeup application assist device of claim 9, wherein the at
least one pass-through area is a screen portion.
12. The makeup application assist device of claim 11, wherein the
screen portion includes a plurality of apertures of varying size
and wherein the makeup application assist device includes a
plurality of incremental shapes and sizes and or fitted to a user's
eye shape and size.
13. A system that facilitates the application of makeup to an area
surrounding an eye area comprising: a plurality of makeup
application assist devices; and an attachment device that connects
the plurality of makeup application assist devices to each other,
wherein each of the plurality of makeup application assist devices
are adapted to facilitate the application of makeup to different
areas surrounding an eye, and wherein the plurality of makeup
application assist devices are removably connected to the
attachment device to facilitate the interchangeability of the
system.
14. The system of claim 13 further comprising a measuring device
that measures a shape and size of the eye and determines a proper
size of the plurality of makeup application assist devices.
15. The system of claim 13, wherein at least one of the plurality
of makeup application assist devices includes at least one
pass-through portion to facilitate the application of makeup to an
area above the eye.
16. The system of claim 13, wherein at least one of the plurality
of makeup application assist devices includes at least one
pass-through portion to facilitate the application of makeup to an
area below the eye.
17. A method of applying makeup to an area surrounding an eye
comprising: positioning a makeup stencil around the eye;
positioning a positioning marker over a tear duct; lining up
positioning lines with an inner corner and outer corner of the eye;
applying makeup to an exposed corresponding area surrounding the
eye; and removing the makeup stencil.
18. The method of claim 17, wherein prior to positioning a makeup
stencil around the eye, the method further comprises measuring a
shape and size of the eye and determining a proper size of the
makeup stencil.
19. The method of claim 17, wherein the makeup stencil includes at
least one pass-through portion to facilitate the application of
makeup to an area above the eye.
20. The method of claim 17, wherein the makeup stencil includes at
least one pass-through portion to facilitate the application of
makeup to an area below the eye.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Patent Application Ser. No. 61/733,273 entitled "MAKE-UP STENCIL"
filed on Dec. 4, 2012. The entirety of the above-noted application
is herein incorporated by reference.
ORIGIN
[0002] The innovation disclosed herein relates to the application
of makeup and more specifically, to a stencil, screen or stamp to
assist in the application of eye shadow and/or eye liner in a
gradient and/or fashion design.
BACKGROUND
[0003] The typical approach of applying eye shadow includes using
one or more brushes, swabs, wands, etc. The process can be
laborious and time consuming and often takes much practice and even
training to create specific eye shadow designs. Current eye makeup
stencils provide only: (i) solid outlines and or parameter outlines
for application of eye liner, eye brow makeup, or eye shadow (only
for application of eye shadow/eye makeup to the eye lid or the
outer half of the eye crease/eye lid and the outer half of the
lower eye lid area), (ii) limited one layer eye makeup designs, and
(iii) one size fits all stencils or only two sizes.
[0004] Further, available eye makeup stencils do not provide: (i)
stencils, screens and or stamps corresponding to "layers" of eye
shadow application such as base layer(s), contour layer(s),
highlight layer(s), crease layer(s), eye liner layer(s), and
potentially additional layers to facilitate in the application of
eye makeup, (ii) gradient stencils, screens and or stamps, (iii)
step by step application guidance on how and where to apply eye
shadow for single or multiple layer eye shadow fashion design
application process for various gradient and or fashion eye shadow
designs, (iv) stencils, screens and or stamps in incremental
stencil sizes for various eye shapes, curvatures and sizes which
show how and where to apply eye shadow layers to create various
gradient and or fashion eye shadow designs for various eye shapes
and sizes, (v) stencils, screens and or stamps which guide
application of gradient and or fashion eye shadow designs to areas
of the eye such as: the inner and outer corners of the eye, over
the crease of the eye (or portions of the eye crease), below the
eye brow (or portions of), eye brow bone area (or portions of),
length of the lower eye lid (or portions of), portions of the eye
lid, upper and lower eye lash area, etc., (vi) measurement tools
and techniques to aid in measurement of the eye area and selection
of appropriate stencil sizes for individual user, (vii) lower
eyelid positioning portion, stencil positioning markers and lines
which aid in the placement of the stencil on the eye area, or
(viii) stencil eye shadow guidance and instructions which aid in
the application of eye makeup.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The innovation disclosed herein provides a gradient,
perforated and or design cutout stencil device for eye shadow
design application and offers the following new components and
processes: (i) cutout, gradient and or perforated stencils, stencil
and gradient and or perforated screen combinations, gradient and or
perforated stencil and screen combinations, perforated and or
gradient screens and gradient stamps for application of gradient
eye shadow designs, (ii) stencils, screens and or stamps
corresponding to "layers" of eye shadow application such as (base
layer(s), contour layer(s), highlight layer(s), crease layer(s),
eye liner layer(s), etc. to facilitate in the application of eye
makeup, (iii) step by step processes for application of various
fashion and or gradient eye shadow designs and corresponding eye
shadow layer application to the upper and lower eye lid, eye
crease, eye brow bone, beneath the eye brow, eye lash line area,
and inner and outer corners of the eye, and (iv) cutout, gradient
and or perforated eye shadow design application kits and leaves in
one size fits all, custom or incremental sizes and flat and or
incremental curved shapes which help guide the user in applying eye
shadow designs to match to their respective eye shape and size, (v)
positioning markers and lines to assist the user in positioning the
device on the eye area, (vi) measuring methodologies and tools for
the selecting appropriate stencil sizes, (vii) stencil instructions
for applying eye shadow, and (viii) lower eye lid positioning
portion and cutout used to position the stencil bordering the lower
eye lid and properly position the device.
[0006] The device is positioned over the upper and lower eye lid
and various liquid, powder, cream, and other eye shadows or eye
makeup can be applied using a brush, swab, sponge, air brush tool,
etc. Eye shadow or eye makeup passes through the cutout area,
perforated area and or screen holes of the device or eye makeup is
applied to the raised stamp image portion and passed onto the upper
and lower eye lid, eye crease, eye brow bone, eye lash line,
beneath the eye brow, and or inner and outer corners of the
eye.
[0007] The components or leaves can be tailored for the application
of various gradient and or fashion eye shadow designs such as, but
not limited to, natural/daytime, evening/smoky, sophisticated, cat
eye, professional, and other designs including variations of the
above mentioned designs. Each leaf can be used to apply one or more
eye shadow colors to create eye shadow designs and can be use
separately or assembled into various combinations and kits. Each
kit may include one or more leaves and can include one or multiple
steps for the application of various eye shadow designs. The
innovation can be custom made for an individual user, one size fits
all, or can be available in various incremental sizes in flat
and/or incremental curved shapes to fit various common eye sizes,
shapes, arches, curves, etc. The device can be flexible, bendable,
shapeable and or moldable so the device can be custom made or the
user can customize the device to fit the contours of the user's eye
shape.
[0008] In one aspect of the innovation, a makeup application assist
device is provided that includes an upper portion adapted to be
placed above an eye and including a first cutout portion and a
lower portion adapted to be placed below the eye and including a
second cutout portion, wherein the first cutout portion facilitates
the application of makeup to specific areas surrounding the eye,
and wherein the second cutout portion facilitates the positioning
of the makeup application assist device around the eye.
[0009] In another aspect, a system that facilitates the application
of makeup to an area surrounding an eye area is provided that
includes a plurality of makeup application assist devices and an
attachment device that connects the plurality of makeup application
assist devices to each other, wherein each of the plurality of
makeup application assist devices are adapted to facilitate the
application of makeup to different areas surrounding an eye and
wherein the plurality of makeup application assist devices are
removably connected to the attachment device to facilitate the
interchangeability of the system.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1 is a view of an eye illustrating the parts of an area
surrounding the eye in accordance with an aspect of the
innovation.
[0011] FIGS. 2A-I are example embodiments of makeup application
assist devices in accordance with an aspect of the innovation.
[0012] FIG. 3 is an example embodiment of a combination makeup
application assist device in accordance with an aspect of the
innovation.
[0013] FIGS. 4A-4J are example embodiments of makeup application
assist devices adapted to facilitate the application of makeup to
areas above the eye in accordance with an aspect of the
innovation.
[0014] FIGS. 4K-4T are example embodiments of makeup application
assist devices adapted to facilitate the application of makeup to
areas below the eye in accordance with an aspect of the
innovation.
[0015] FIG. 4U is another example embodiment of a combination
makeup application assist device in accordance with an aspect of
the innovation.
[0016] FIGS. 5A and 5B are example embodiments of makeup
application assist device kits in accordance with an aspect of the
innovation.
[0017] FIGS. 6A and 6B are example embodiments of makeup
application assist devices that include instructions in accordance
with an aspect of the innovation.
[0018] FIG. 7 is an example embodiment of an eye measuring device
in accordance with an aspect of the innovation.
[0019] FIG. 8 illustrates the use of a makeup application assist
device on a user in accordance with an aspect of the
innovation.
[0020] FIG. 9 is an example flow chart illustrating a method of
applying makeup in accordance with an aspect of the innovation.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The innovation is now described with reference to the
drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like
elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of
explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to
provide a thorough understanding of the subject innovation. It may
be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without
these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures
and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate
describing the innovation.
[0022] While specific characteristics are described herein (e.g.,
thickness), it is to be understood that the features, functions and
benefits of the innovation can employ characteristics that vary
from those described herein. These alternatives are to be included
within the scope of the innovation and claims appended hereto.
[0023] While, for purposes of simplicity of explanation, the one or
more methodologies shown herein, e.g., in the form of a flow chart,
are shown and described as a series of acts, it is to be understood
and appreciated that the subject innovation is not limited by the
order of acts, as some acts may, in accordance with the innovation,
occur in a different order and/or concurrently with other acts from
that shown and described herein. For example, those skilled in the
art will understand and appreciate that a methodology could
alternatively be represented as a series of interrelated states or
events, such as in a state diagram. Moreover, not all illustrated
acts may be required to implement a methodology in accordance with
the innovation.
[0024] The innovation disclosed herein is a makeup stencil to
facilitate the application of makeup around the eye area in
accordance with an aspect of the innovation. The makeup stencil may
include gradient and or perforated portions for assisting in eye
shadow design application and serves as a guide in applying single
or multiple step process eye shadow designs. The makeup stencil can
include various leaves which are thin (i) gradient, perforated and
or cutout stencils, (ii) gradient and or perforated stencil and
gradient and or perforated screen combinations, (iii) stencil and
gradient and or perforated screen combinations, (iv) gradient and
or perforated screens and (v) gradient and or fashion eye shadow
design stamps. The leaves can have various cutout shapes and sizes
and or varying quantities of perforation and gradient pattern
arrangements to facilitate the application of various eye shadow
designs.
[0025] As will be described in more detail below, to apply makeup
the makeup stencil is positioned over the eye and eye shadow is
applied such that eye shadow passes through the stencil, thus
allowing makeup to be applied onto the upper and lower eye lid, eye
crease, eye brow bone, beneath the eye brow, upper and lower lash
line and inner and outer corners of the eye. The makeup stencil can
be available in one size fits all, custom made for a user, or
various incremental sizes.
[0026] In other example embodiments, the makeup stencils can be
flat, curved, made of a foam material, made of a flexible material,
etc. In another embodiment, the makeup stencils can be made of a
moldable, bendable, pliable or heatable-pliable material that can
be formed to a particular user. Thus, the makeup stencils can be
heated and applied to the user such that when the makeup stencils
cool to ambient temperature the makeup stencil will conform to the
user's contour thereby providing a custom fit.
[0027] Referring now to the drawings and specifically to FIGS. 1
and 2A-2F, FIGS. 2A-2F are illustrations of makeup devices
(stencils) 200A-200F (collectively 200 where applicable) in
accordance with an aspect of the innovation. The makeup devices 200
are adapted to facilitate the application of makeup to different
parts of the eye area 100, shown in FIG. 1. Specifically, the
makeup devices 200 disclosed herein are adapted to apply makeup to
the eye area 100, such as but not limited to the upper eye lid 102,
eye crease 106, eyebrow bone 108, area below the eyebrow 109, etc.
or portions thereof. It should be appreciated that the makeup
devices 200 can be adapted to apply eye shadow and or eye makeup to
some, all, portions of and potentially beyond the eye area
locations outlined above to create different eye shadow fashion
designs.
[0028] Thus, the innovative makeup devices 200 also comprise a
complete makeup system. The makeup devices 200 disclosed herein may
be made from a flexible, pliable material such as but not limited
to, plastic, urethane, rubber, latex, cotton, nylon, silicon, etc.,
or a combination thereof. Further, the makeup devices 200 may be
transparent or opaque and can be held in place by the user or can
be attached to a hinged mechanism and held over the eye lid by the
user. Still further, as will be described in more detail below, the
makeup devices 200 can be available in different incremental shapes
and sizes and or fitted to a users' eye shape and size.
[0029] The eye area 100 includes an upper eye lid 102, an upper eye
lash line 104, an eye crease 106, an eyebrow bone 108, an eyebrow
110, an inner eye corner 112, an outer eye corner 114, a lower eye
lid 116, a lower eye lash line 118, and a tear duct 120. FIG. 1
will be referenced throughout the disclosure relating to the
application of makeup.
[0030] FIG. 2A is an example embodiment of a first makeup
application assist device (base stencil) 200A adapted to facilitate
the application of a base makeup color to the eye area 100 or a
portion thereof. The makeup device 200A includes an upper (upper
eye) portion 202A having a first cutout portion 204A defined
therein and a lower (lower eye) portion 206A having a second cutout
(positioning) portion 208A defined therein. When the makeup device
200A is properly positioned over the eye area 100, the first cutout
portion 204A exposes portions of the eye area 100 mentioned above
to facilitate the application of a base makeup color, such as but
not limited to a base color of eye shadow.
[0031] The second cutout portion 208A is adapted to facilitate the
positioning of the first makeup device 200A. Specifically, the
second cutout portion 208A is approximately the size of the
diameter of the eye and is designed to fit around a curvature the
lower eye lid 116. The inner corner, outer corner, and top of the
second cutout portion 208A may be positioned over the tear duct
120, the outer corner of the eye 114, and the upper and or lower
eye lash area respectively thereby properly aligning the first
makeup device 200A on the eye area 100. Thus, the second cutout
portion 208A assists the user in properly positioning the makeup
device 200A on the eye area. The second cutout portion 208A can be
available in different incremental shapes and sizes and or fitted
to an individuals' eye shape and size.
[0032] The first makeup device 200A can further include one or more
positioning indicators comprised of one or more positioning markers
(e.g., aperture, dot, etc.) 210A and one or more positioning lines
212A that assist the user in positioning the first makeup device
200A on the eye area 100. The positioning marker 210A is used to
position the first makeup device 200A over the user's tear duct
120. The positioning lines 212A are used to line-up the first
makeup device 200A with the inner and outer eye corners 112, 114
where the upper and lower eye lash lines 104, 118 meet and properly
position the first makeup device 200A. The positioning marker 210A
and positioning lines 212A along with the second cutout portion
208A work in conjunction to properly position the first makeup
device 200A over the user's eye area 100. Specifically, to properly
position the first makeup device 200A, the positioning marker 210A
is positioned over the user's tear duct 120 and the positioning
lines 212A are lined up with the inner and outer eye corners 112,
114 where the upper and lower eye lash lines 104, 118 meet.
[0033] FIG. 2B is an example embodiment of a second makeup
application assist device (contour stencil) 200B, adapted to
facilitate the application of makeup to the eye area 100, such as
but not limited to, the upper and or lower eye lids 102, 116, eye
crease 106, eye brow bone 108, and or outer corner of the eye 114
or a portion thereof. The second makeup device 200B includes an
upper (upper eye) portion 202B having a first cutout portion 204B
defined therein and a lower (lower eye) portion 206B having a
second cutout (positioning) portion 208B defined therein. When the
second makeup device 200B is properly positioned over the eye area
100, the first cutout portion 204B exposes the upper eye lid 102 to
facilitate the application of makeup (e.g., eye shadow) to the
upper eye lid 102 and or the lower eye lid 116 or portions
thereof.
[0034] The second cutout portion 208B is adapted to facilitate the
positioning of the second makeup device 200B. Specifically, the
second cutout portion 208A is approximately the size of the
diameter of the eye and is designed to fit around a curvature the
lower eye lid 116. The inner corner, outer corner, and top of the
second cutout portion 208B may be positioned over the tear duct
120, the outer corner of the eye 114, and the upper and or lower
eye lash area respectively thereby properly aligning the first
makeup device 200B on the eye area 100. Thus, the second cutout
portion 208B assists the user in properly positioning the second
makeup device 200B on the eye area. The second cutout portion 208B
can be available in different incremental shapes and sizes and or
fitted to an individuals' eye shape and size.
[0035] The second makeup device 200B can further include one or
more positioning indicators comprised of one or more positioning
markers (e.g., aperture, dot, etc.) 210B and one or more
positioning lines 212B that assist the user in positioning the
second makeup device 200B on the eye area 100. The positioning
marker 210B is used to position the second make up device 200B over
the user's tear duct 120. The positioning lines 212B are used to
line-up the makeup device 200B with the inner and outer eye corners
112, 114 where the upper and lower eye lash lines 104, 116 meet and
properly position the second makeup device 200B. The positioning
marker 210B and positioning lines 212B along with the second cutout
portion 208B work in conjunction to properly position the second
makeup device 200B over the user's eye area 100. Specifically, to
properly position the second makeup device 200B, the positioning
marker 210B is positioned over the user's tear duct 120 and the
positioning lines 212B are lined up with the inner and outer eye
corners 112, 114 where the upper and lower eye lash lines 104, 116
meet.
[0036] FIG. 2C is an illustration of another example embodiment of
the second makeup device (contour stencil) 200C, adapted to
facilitate the application of makeup to the eye area 100 or a
portion thereof. The example makeup device 200C is the same as the
example embodiment in FIG. 2B except that the first cutout portion
204C has a different shape. Thus, the application of makeup to the
upper eye lid 102 and or lower eye lid 116, eye crease 106, eye
brow bone 108, and or outer corner of the eye 114 will have a
different shape than with the second embodiment illustrated in FIG.
2B. Therefore, it is to be understood that the cutout portions and,
hence the stencil, can have many different shapes thereby providing
many different designs.
[0037] FIG. 2D is an example embodiment of another makeup device
(contour "Chic" stencil) 200D, adapted to facilitate the
application of makeup to the eye area 100 or a portion thereof. The
example makeup device 200D is the same as the example embodiment in
FIG. 2B except that the first cutout portion 204D has a different
shape, known as a contour "Chic" design. Thus, the application of
makeup to the upper eye lid 102 and or the lower eye lid 116, eye
crease 106, eye brow bone 108, and or outer corner of the eye 114
will have a different shape than with the second embodiment
illustrated in FIG. 2B. Therefore, it is to be understood that the
cutout portions and, hence the stencil, can have many different
shapes thereby providing many different designs.
[0038] FIG. 2E is an example embodiment of a third makeup
application assist device (eye crease stencil) 200E, adapted to
facilitate the application of makeup to the eye area 100, such as
but not limited to the eye crease 106 eye brow bone 108, and or
outer corner of the eye 114 or a portion thereof. The third makeup
device 200E includes an upper (upper eye) portion 202E having a
first cutout portion 204E defined therein and a lower (lower eye)
portion 206E having a second cutout (positioning) portion 208E
defined therein. When the third makeup device 200E is properly
positioned over the eye area 100, the first cutout portion 204E
exposes the eye lid crease 106, eye brow bone 108, and or outer
corner of the eye 114 or portions thereof to facilitate the
application of makeup (e.g., eye shadow) to the eye crease 106 or a
portion thereof.
[0039] The second cutout portion 208E is adapted to facilitate the
positioning of the third makeup device 200E. Specifically, the
second cutout portion 208E is approximately the size of the
diameter of the eye and is designed to fit around a curvature the
lower eye lid 116. The inner corner, outer corner, and top of the
second cutout portion 208E may be positioned over the tear duct
120, the outer corner of the eye 114, and the upper and or lower
eye lash area respectively thereby properly aligning the third
makeup device 200E on the eye area 100. Thus, the second cutout
portion 208E assists the user in properly positioning the third
makeup device 200E on the eye area. The second cutout portion 208E
can be available in different incremental shapes and sizes and or
fitted to an individuals' eye shape and size.
[0040] The third makeup device 200E can further include one or more
positioning indicators comprised of one or more positioning markers
(e.g., aperture, dot, etc.) 210E and one or more positioning lines
212E that assist the user in positioning the third makeup device
200E on the eye area 100. The positioning marker 210E is used to
position the third make up device 200E over the user's tear duct
120. The positioning lines 212E are used to line-up the third
makeup device 200E with the inner and outer eye corners 112, 114
where the upper and lower eye lash lines 104, 116 meet and properly
position the third makeup device 200E. The positioning marker 210E
and positioning lines 212E along with the second cutout portion
208E work in conjunction to properly position the third makeup
device 200E over the user's eye area 100. Specifically, to properly
position the second makeup device 200E, the positioning marker 210E
is positioned over the user's tear duct 120 and the positioning
lines 212E are lined up with the inner and outer eye corners 112,
114 where the upper and lower eye lash lines 104, 116 meet.
[0041] FIG. 2F is an example embodiment of a fourth makeup
application assist device (highlight stencil) 200F, adapted to
facilitate the application of makeup to the eye area 100, such as
but not limited to the eye brow bone 108, the area below the eye
brow 109, inner corner of the eye 112, and or the upper eye lid 106
or a portion thereof. The fourth makeup device 200F includes an
upper (upper eye) portion 202F having a first cutout portion 204F
defined therein and a lower (lower lid) portion 206F having a
second cutout (positioning) portion 208F defined therein. When the
fourth makeup device 200F is properly positioned over the eye area
100, the first cutout portion 204F exposes the eyebrow bone 108,
the area below the eye brow 109, inner corner of the eye 112, and
or the upper eye lid 106 to facilitate the application of makeup
(e.g., eye shadow) to the eyebrow bone 108, the area below the eye
brow 109, inner corner of the eye 112, and or the upper eye lid 106
or portions thereof.
[0042] The second cutout portion 208F is adapted to facilitate the
positioning of the fourth makeup device 200F. Specifically, the
second cutout portion 208F is approximately the size of the
diameter of the eye and is designed to fit around a curvature the
lower eye lid 116. The inner corner, outer corner, and top of the
second cutout portion 208F may be positioned over the tear duct
120, the outer corner of the eye 114, and the upper and or lower
eye lash area respectively thereby properly aligning the fourth
makeup device 200F on the eye area 100. Thus, the second cutout
portion 208F assists the user in properly positioning the fourth
makeup device 200F on the eye area. The second cutout portion 208F
can be available in different incremental shapes and sizes and or
fitted to an individuals' eye shape and size.
[0043] The fourth makeup device 200F can further include one or
more positioning indicators comprised of one or more positioning
markers (e.g., aperture, dot, etc.) 210F and one or more
positioning lines 212F that assist the user in positioning the
fourth makeup device 200F on the eye area 100. The positioning
marker 210F is used to position the fourth make up device 200F over
the user's tear duct 120. The positioning lines 212F are used to
line-up the fourth makeup device 200F with the inner and outer eye
corners 112, 114 where the upper and lower eye lash lines 104, 116
meet and properly position the fourth makeup device 200F. The
positioning marker 210F and positioning lines 212F along with the
second cutout portion 208F work in conjunction to properly position
the fourth makeup device 200F over the user's eye area 100.
Specifically, to properly position the fourth makeup device 200F,
the positioning marker 210F is positioned over the user's tear duct
120 and the positioning lines 212F are lined up with the inner and
outer eye corners 112, 114 where the upper and lower eye lash lines
104, 116 meet.
[0044] FIG. 2G is an example embodiment of a fifth makeup
application assist device (eye liner stencil) 200G, adapted to
facilitate the application of makeup to the eye area 100, such as
but not limited to the upper and lower eye lash lines 104, 118,
upper and or lower eye lid 106, 116, and or outer corner of the eye
114 or portions thereof. The fifth makeup device 200G includes an
upper (upper eye) portion 202G having a first cutout portion 204G
defined therein and a lower (lower lid) portion 206G having a
second cutout (positioning) portion 208G defined therein. When the
fifth makeup device 200G is properly positioned over the eye area
100, the first cutout portion 204G exposes the upper and or lower
eye lash lines 104, 118, upper and or lower eye lid 106, 116, and
or outer corner of the eye 114 to facilitate the application of
makeup (e.g., eye liner) to the upper and or lower eye lash lines
104, 118, upper and or lower eye lid 106, 116, and or outer corner
of the eye 114 or a portion thereof.
[0045] The second cutout portion 208G is adapted to facilitate the
positioning of the fifth makeup device 200G. Specifically, the
second cutout portion 208G is approximately the size of the
diameter of the eye and is designed to fit around a curvature the
lower eye lid 116. The inner corner, outer corner, and top of the
second cutout portion 208G may be positioned over the tear duct
120, the outer corner of the eye 114, and the upper and or lower
eye lash area respectively thereby properly aligning the fifth
makeup device 200G on the eye area 100. Thus, the second cutout
portion 208G assists the user in properly positioning the fifth
makeup device 200G on the eye area. The second cutout portion 208G
can be available in different incremental shapes and sizes and or
fitted to an individuals' eye shape and size.
[0046] The fifth makeup device 200G can further include one or more
positioning indicators comprised of one or more positioning markers
(e.g., aperture, dot, etc.) 210G and one or more positioning lines
212G that assist the user in positioning the fifth makeup device
200G on the eye area 100. The positioning marker 210G is used to
position the fifth make up device 200G over the user's tear duct
120. The positioning lines 212G are used to line-up the fifth
makeup device 200G with the inner and outer eye corners 112, 114
where the upper and lower eye lash lines 104, 116 meet and properly
position the fifth makeup device 200G. The positioning marker 210G
and positioning lines 212G along with the second cutout portion
208G work in conjunction to properly position the fifth makeup
device 200G over the user's eye area 100. Specifically, to properly
position the fifth makeup device 200G, the positioning marker 210G
is positioned over the user's tear duct 120 and the positioning
lines 212G are lined up with the inner and outer eye corners 112,
114 where the upper and lower eye lash lines 104, 116 meet.
[0047] Although the example embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 2A-2G
are single piece makeup devices 200A-200G (collectively 200), it is
to be understood that any makeup device 200 disclosed herein can be
two separate pieces, as shown in FIGS. 2H and 2I. Specifically,
FIGS. 2H and 2I illustrate the example makeup device 200A of FIG.
2A as two separate pieces, the upper portion 202A and the lower
portion 206A. All other features of the makeup device are the same
as explained above and will not be repeated.
[0048] FIG. 3 is another example embodiment of a makeup device
(stencil) 300 that includes both the upper and lower portions of
the stencil in accordance with an aspect of the innovation.
Specifically, the makeup device 300 illustrated in FIG. 3 is a
combination makeup device 300 that includes a first portion 302
adapted to facilitate the application of makeup to an eye area
above the eye and a second portion 304 adapted to facilitate the
application of makeup to the eye area below the eye.
[0049] The first portion 302 includes a first cutout portion 306
adapted to facilitate the positioning of the combination makeup
device 300 and a second cutout portion 308 adapted to facilitate
the application of makeup to an area above the eye. The first
portion 302 also includes one or more positioning indicators
comprised of one or more positioning markers (e.g., aperture, dot,
etc.) 310 and one or more positioning lines 312 that assist the
user in positioning the first portion 302 of the makeup device 300
on the eye area 100 similar to the positioning indicators described
above.
[0050] The second portion 304 includes a third cutout portion 314
adapted to facilitate the positioning of the combination makeup
device 300 and a fourth cutout portion 316 adapted to facilitate
the application of makeup to an area below the eye. The second
portion 304 also includes one or more positioning indicators
comprised of one or more positioning markers (e.g., aperture, dot,
etc.) 318 and one or more positioning lines 320 that assist the
user in positioning the second portion 304 of the makeup device 300
on the eye area 100 similar to the positioning indicators described
above.
[0051] FIGS. 4A-4J illustrate example embodiments of makeup
application assist devices 400A-400J (collectively "400-1" where
applicable) in accordance with an aspect of the innovation. The
example embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 4A-4J are similar to the
example embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2A, thus, like features will
be referenced but not described in detail. The makeup devices 400-1
are adapted to facilitate the application of makeup to an eye area
above the eye and include an upper (upper eye) portion 402 having a
first cutout (upper application) portion 404 defined therein and a
lower (lower lid) portion 406 having a second cutout (lower
positioning) portion 408 defined therein, one or more positioning
indicators comprised of one or more positioning markers (e.g.,
aperture, dot, etc.) 410 and one or more positioning lines 412 that
assist the user in positioning the makeup device 400-1 on the eye
area 100.
[0052] The example embodiments in FIGS. 4A and 4B further include a
first pass-through (perforated) portion 414A, 414B and a second
pass-through (screen) portion 416A, 416B in accordance with another
aspect of the innovation. The perforated portion 414A, 414B is
attached to the upper portion 402 and can include apertures 418A,
418B to allow the makeup to pass through the perforated portion
414A, 414B onto a specific location near the user's eye (e.g. upper
eye lid, eye crease, inner and outer corners of the eye, eye brow
bone, upper lash line underneath the eye brow area, etc.). The
apertures 418A, 414B may vary in size, may vary in distance from
each other, may vary in quantity in any and all direction such as
but not limited to, from top to bottom, bottom to top, sided to
side, from the middle outward, from the outer edge inward, etc. to
form a gradient pattern to create various designs. Alternatively,
the perforated portion 414A, 414B can include cutout shapes and
designs with are arranged to create various eye makeup designs.
[0053] The screen portion 416A, 416B is a mesh like material and
can be attached to the perforated portion 414A, 414B. The screen
portion 416A may include multiple screen apertures 420A (FIG. 4A)
that allows the makeup to pass through the screen portion 416A onto
a specific location near the user's eye (e.g., upper eye lid, eye
crease, inner and outer corners of the eye, eye brow bone, upper
lash line, underneath the eye brow area, etc.). The screen
apertures 420A may vary in size gradience and pattern to create
various designs. For example, the screen apertures 420A may be
configured such that they form a gradient type pattern such that
when the makeup is applied, the shade of the makeup varies in
intensity in any and all directions (e.g., from top to bottom,
bottom to top, side to side, etc.). Referring to FIG. 4B, it is to
be understood, that the screen portion 416B may not include screen
apertures and, thus, does not create a gradient design.
[0054] The example embodiments in FIGS. 4C and 4D further include a
pass-through (perforated) portion 414C, 414D in accordance with
another aspect of the innovation. The perforated portion 414C is
attached to the upper portion 402 and can include apertures 418C
(FIG. 4C) to allow the makeup to pass through the perforated
portion 414C onto a specific location near the user's eye (e.g.,
upper eye lid, eye crease, inner and outer corners of the eye, eye
brow bone, upper lash line underneath the eye brow area, etc.). The
apertures 418C may vary in size, gradience and pattern to create
various designs. For example, the apertures 418C may be configured
such that they form a gradient type pattern such that when the
makeup is applied, the shade of the makeup varies in intensity in
any and all directions (e.g., from top to bottom, bottom to top,
side to side, etc.). Alternatively, the perforated portion 414C can
include cutout shapes and designs which are arranged to create
various eye makeup designs. Referring to FIG. 4D, it is to be
understood that the first pass-through portion 414D may not include
apertures and, thus, does not create a gradient design.
[0055] The example embodiments in FIGS. 4E and 4F further include a
pass-through (screen) portion 416E, 416F in accordance with another
aspect of the innovation. The screen portion 416E, 416F is a mesh
like material and may include multiple screen apertures 420E (FIG.
4E) that allows the makeup to pass through the screen portion 416E
onto a specific location near the user's eye (e.g., upper eye lid,
eye crease, inner and outer corners of the eye, eye brow bone,
upper lash line, underneath the eye brow area, etc.). The screen
apertures 420E may vary in size, gradience and pattern to create
various designs. For example, the screen apertures 420E may be
configured such that they form a gradient type pattern such that
when the makeup is applied, the shade of the makeup varies in
intensity in any and all directions (e.g., from top to bottom,
bottom to top, side to side, etc.). Referring to FIG. 4F, it is to
be understood, that the screen portion 416F may not include screen
apertures and, thus, does not create a gradient design.
[0056] The example embodiments in FIGS. 4G and 4H further include a
pass-through (gradient and perforated screen) portion 416G, 416H in
accordance with another aspect of the innovation. The screen
portion 416G, 416H is a mesh like material and may include multiple
screen apertures 420G (FIG. 4G) that allows the makeup to pass
through the screen portion 416G onto a specific location near the
user's eye (e.g., upper eye lid, eye crease, inner and outer
corners of the eye, eye brow bone, upper lash line, underneath the
eye brow area, etc.). The screen apertures 420G may vary in size
and pattern to create various designs. For example, the screen
apertures 420G may be configured such that they form a gradient
type pattern such that when the makeup is applied, the shade of the
makeup varies in intensity in any and all directions (e.g., from
top to bottom, bottom to top, side to side, etc.). Referring to
FIG. 4H, it is to be understood, that the screen portion 416H may
not include screen apertures and, thus, does not create a gradient
design.
[0057] The example embodiments in FIGS. 4I and 4J further include a
raised stamp image portion 414I, 414J in accordance with another
aspect of the innovation. The raised stamp image portion 416I is
attached to the upper portion 402. As shown in FIG. 4I, the raised
stamp image portion 414I may include multiple apertures 416I that
may vary in size, gradience and pattern to create various designs.
For example, the apertures 416I may be configured such that they
form a gradient and of fashion type pattern such that when the
makeup is applied, the shade of the makeup varies in intensity in
any and all directions (e.g., from top to bottom, bottom to top,
side to side, etc.). As shown in FIG. 4J, the raised stamp image
portion 414J may include a cutout 416J that may vary in size and
pattern to create various designs.
[0058] To apply makeup, the user coats the raised image stamp
portion with makeup using a brush, sponge, air brush, etc. and
places the makeup device 4001, 400J over the upper and lower eye
lid 102, 116 thereby applying makeup onto a specific location near
the user's eye (e.g., upper eye lid 102, eye crease 106, eye brow
bone 108, inner and outer corners of the eye 112, 114, etc.).
[0059] FIGS. 4K-4T illustrate example embodiments of makeup
application assist devices 400K-400T (collectively "400-2" where
applicable) in accordance with an aspect of the innovation. The
example embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 4K-4T are similar to the
example embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2A, thus, like features will
be referenced but not described in detail. The makeup devices 400-2
are adapted to facilitate the application of makeup to an eye area
below the eye and include an upper (upper eye) portion 402 having a
first cutout portion 404 defined therein and a lower (lower lid)
portion 406 having a second cutout (lower application/positioning)
portion 408 defined therein, one or more positioning indicators
comprised of one or more positioning markers (e.g. aperture, dot,
etc.) 410 and one or more positioning lines 412 that assist the
user in positioning the makeup device 400-2 on the eye area
100.
[0060] The example embodiments in FIGS. 4K and 4L further include a
first pass-through (perforated) portion 414K, 414L and a second
pass-through (screen) portion 416K, 416L in accordance with another
aspect of the innovation. The perforated portion 414K, 414L is
attached to the lower portion 406 and can include apertures 418K,
418L to allow the makeup to pass through the perforated portion
414K, 414L onto a specific location near the user's eye (e.g.,
lower eye lid 116, lower lash line 118, etc.). The apertures 418K,
414L may vary in size and pattern to create various designs.
Alternatively, the perforated portion 414K, 414L can include cutout
shapes and designs with are arranged to create various eye makeup
designs.
[0061] The screen portion 416K, 416K is a mesh like material and
can be attached to the perforated portion 414K, 414L. The screen
portion 416K may include multiple screen apertures 420K (FIG. 4K)
that allows the makeup to pass through the screen portion 416K onto
a specific location near the user's eye (e.g. lower eye lid 116,
lower lash line 118, etc.). The screen apertures 420K may vary in
size, gradience and pattern to create various designs. For example,
the screen apertures 420K may be configured such that they form a
gradient type pattern such that when the makeup is applied, the
shade of the makeup varies in intensity in any and all directions
(e.g. from top to bottom, bottom to top, side to side, etc.).
Referring to FIG. 4L, it is to be understood, that the screen
portion 416L may not include screen apertures and, thus, does not
create a gradient design.
[0062] The example embodiments in FIGS. 4M and 4N further include a
pass-through (perforated) portion 414M, 414N in accordance with
another aspect of the innovation. The perforated portion 414M is
attached to the lower portion 406 and can include apertures 418M
(FIG. 4M) to allow the makeup to pass through the perforated
portion 414M onto a specific location near the user's eye (e.g.
lower eye lid 116, lower lash line 118, etc.). The apertures 418M
may vary in size, gradience and pattern to create various designs.
For example, the apertures 418M may be configured such that they
form a gradient type pattern such that when the makeup is applied,
the shade of the makeup varies in intensity in any and all
directions (e.g., from top to bottom, bottom to top, side to side,
etc.). Alternatively, the perforated portion 414M, 414N can include
cutout shapes and designs which are arranged to create various eye
makeup designs. Referring to FIG. 4N, it is to be understood that
the first pass-through portion 414N may not include apertures and,
thus, does not create a gradient design.
[0063] The example embodiments in FIGS. 4O and 4P further include a
pass-through (screen) portion 416O, 416P in accordance with another
aspect of the innovation. The screen portion 416O, 416P is a mesh
like material and may include multiple screen apertures 420O (FIG.
4O) that allows the makeup to pass through the screen portion 416O
onto a specific location near the user's (e.g., lower eye lid 116,
lower lash line 118, etc.). The screen apertures 420O may vary in
size, gradience and pattern to create various designs. For example,
the screen apertures 420O may be configured such that they form a
gradient type pattern such that when the makeup is applied, the
shade of the makeup varies in intensity in any and all directions
(e.g., from top to bottom, bottom to top, side to side, etc.).
Referring to FIG. 4P, it is to be understood, that the screen
portion 416P may not include screen apertures and, thus, does not
create a gradient design.
[0064] The example embodiments in FIGS. 4Q and 4R further include a
pass-through (gradient and perforated screen) portion 416Q, 416R in
accordance with another aspect of the innovation. The screen
portion 416Q, 416R is a mesh like material and may include multiple
screen apertures 420Q (FIG. 4Q) that allows the makeup to pass
through the screen portion 416Q onto a specific location near the
user's eye (e.g., upper eye lid, eye crease, inner and outer
corners of the eye, eye brow bone, upper lash line, underneath the
eye brow area, etc.). The screen apertures 420Q may vary in size,
gradience and pattern to create various designs. For example, the
screen apertures 420Q may be configured such that they form a
gradient type pattern such that when the makeup is applied, the
shade of the makeup varies in intensity in any and all directions
(e.g., from top to bottom, bottom to top, side to side, etc.).
Referring to FIG. 4R, it is to be understood, that the screen
portion 416R may not include screen apertures and, thus, does not
create a gradient design.
[0065] The example embodiments in FIGS. 4S and 4T further include a
raised stamp image portion 414S, 414T in accordance with another
aspect of the innovation. The raised stamp image portion 414S is
attached to the upper portion 402. As shown in FIG. 4S, the raised
stamp image portion 414S may include multiple apertures 416S that
may vary in size, gradience and pattern to create various designs.
For example, the apertures 416S may be configured such that they
form a gradient and or fashion type pattern such that when the
makeup is applied, the shade of the makeup varies in intensity in
any and all directions (e.g. from top to bottom, bottom to top,
side to side, etc.). As shown in FIG. 4T, the raised stamp image
portion 414T may include a cutout 416T that may vary in size and
pattern to create various designs.
[0066] To apply makeup, the user coats the raised image stamp
portion with makeup using a brush, sponge, air brush, etc. and
places the makeup device 400S, 400T over the upper and lower eye
lid 102, 116 thereby applying makeup onto a specific location near
the user's eye (e.g., lower eye lid 116, lower eye lash line 118,
etc.).
[0067] FIG. 4U is another example embodiment of a makeup device
(stencil) 400U that includes both the upper and lower portions of
the stencil in accordance with an aspect of the innovation.
Specifically, the makeup device 400U illustrated in FIG. 4U is a
combination makeup device 400U that includes a first portion 402
having a first cutout portion 404 adapted to facilitate the
application of makeup to an eye area above the eye and a second
portion 406 having a second cutout portion 408 adapted to
facilitate positioning and to facilitate the application of makeup
to the eye area below the eye.
[0068] The makeup device 400U further includes one or more
positioning indicators comprised of one or more positioning markers
(e.g., aperture, dot, etc.) 410 and one or more positioning lines
412 that assist the user in positioning the makeup device 400U on
the eye area 100 similar to the positioning indicators described
above.
[0069] The combination makeup device 400U may include any
combination of the makeup devices 400A-400K adapted to facilitate
the application of makeup to the area above the eye, as shown in
FIGS. 4A-4J, and makeup devices 400K-400T adapted to facilitate the
application of makeup to the area below the eye, as shown in FIGS.
4K-4T. For example, the combination makeup device 400U shown in
FIG. 4U includes a first pass-through screen portion 414U and a
second pass-through portion 416U. In this example, the first
pass-through screen portion includes apertures 418U and the second
pass-through screen portion does not include apertures.
[0070] The makeup application assist devices 200A-200I, 300, and
400A-400U disclosed herein can be adapted/modified for the
application of various eye shadow fashion designs (e.g.,
natural/daytime, evening/smoky, sophisticated, etc.) and
corresponding eye shadow design application process steps. For
example, the makeup application assist devices 200A-200I, 300, and
400A-400U may be modified to include different gradient and or
fashion patterns and quantities of perforation for various eye
shadow design application steps. In addition, the makeup
application assist devices 200A-200I, 300, and 400A-400U can be
tailored to include various cutout designs, various quantities and
patterns of perforation and or various gradient and or perforated
screen patterns arranged for application of specific eye shadow
designs and corresponding application process steps and potentially
more than one variation of each step (e.g. base eye shadow, contour
eye shadow color, highlight eye shadow, crease eye shadow, and
other eye shadow design application process steps).
[0071] Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the makeup application assist
devices 200, 300, 400-1, and 400-2 (collectively "1000" hereinafter
where applicable) disclosed herein can be configured into a system
or kit 500A, 500B. More specifically, multiple makeup application
assist devices 1000 can be mixed and or matched to provide any type
of makeup kit desired. For example, in one example embodiment, a
complete kit may include one of each of the base stencil 200A, the
contour stencil 200B, the eye crease stencil 200E, the highlight
stencil 200F, and the eye liner stencil 200G. In another
embodiment, another kit may be a partial kit and can include any
combination of the above mentioned stencils. In another embodiment,
modifications of the above mentioned stencils as disclosed herein
may be combined to form kits that facilitate the application of eye
makeup layers to different and or overlapping areas of the eye area
100.
[0072] Still referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, in one example
embodiment, the multiple makeup devices 1000 can be attached to
each other with an attachment device 502. For example, the
attachment device 502 can be a small rod (shown in the figures), a
clip, a clamp, etc. to assist in the application of the makeup. In
the example embodiment of FIGS. 5A and 5B, a hinged mechanism 504
may be provided that connects each makeup device 1000 to the
attachment device 502 to further assist the user in applying the
makeup. Still further, each makeup device 1000 can be adapted to be
removable from the attachment device 502 and or the hinged
mechanism 504, to facilitate the interchangeability of multiple
makeup devices 1000.
[0073] In another example embodiment, the makeup devices 1000 can
be color coded and or numbered to match corresponding colors of
makeup to facilitate the application of makeup.
[0074] Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B, in another embodiment, the
makeup devices 1000 can include instructions to aid the user in the
application, concentration and blending of eye makeup. The
instructions may include a step-by-step process comprised of
numbered steps 602, lines 604 indicating where to apply the makeup,
worded directions 606 advising the user how to apply the makeup,
icons 608 indicating the parts of the eye area 100 to apply
makeup.
[0075] Referring to FIG. 7, a measuring device 700 can be provided
to measure the users' eye shape and size to assist the user in
determining the appropriate size makeup device 1000. The measuring
device 700 can be provided as a stand-alone item or as part of a
kit described above. The measuring device 700 can include
incremental markers 702 and measurements 704 along the length,
width (top to bottom and bottom to top), and middle (top to bottom
and bottom to top), curvature of the eye shapes and sizes. The
measuring device 700 can measure the following: (1) eye lid height
from inner corner of the eye to the inner corner of the eye brow,
(2) the length of the eye brow from the inner corner of the eye lid
to the outer end of the eye brow, (3) eye lid width from the inner
corner of the eye to the outer corner of the eye, (4) middle of the
eye lashes to the eye crease, (5) middle of the eye crease to
beneath the eye brow, (6) curvature of the eye lid, and (7)
curvature of the eye brow bone. It is to be understood, that the
measuring device 700 can be made flat or in various shapes and
curvatures to correspond with different eye shapes, sizes and
curvatures and aid in identifying a user's eye shape, curvature and
size. The measuring device 700 provides a means to provide
customized sizes to match any eye shape.
[0076] Using FIGS. 1 and 4C as a references and referring to FIGS.
8 and 9, a method of applying makeup utilizing the innovative
makeup application assist device 400C will now be described. At
902, position makeup stencil 400C around the eye area 100. At 904,
position the second cutout 408 around the curvature of the lower
eye lid 116. At 906, position the positioning marker 410 over the
user's tear duct. At 908, the positioning lines 412 are lined up
with the inner and outer eye corners 112, 114 where the upper and
lower eye lash lines 104, 118 meet. At 910, the user sequentially
applies eye makeup using a brush, swab, sponge, air brush tool,
etc. to the corresponding exposed area (i.e., not covered by the
makeup device) of the eye area 100. For example, the makeup device
400C shown in FIG. 8 facilitates the application of makeup to the
upper eye lid 102 and a design to the crease area 106 and area
below the eye brow 109 via the apertures 418C in the perforated
portion 414C. At 912, the user removes the makeup device 400C to
expose the eye makeup design. The makeup device 400C allows makeup
to pass through the apertures 418C while preventing the application
of makeup where the apertures 418C are not present.
[0077] As an option, the method may further include measuring a
shape and size of the eye with the measuring device 700 described
above and determining a proper size of the makeup application
assist device 410C based on the measurement.
[0078] The advantages of the innovative makeup application assist
device described herein include: (i) assists a user in applying
various one or multiple step and color eye shadow designs specific
to the users' eye size and shape, (ii) creates a more consistent
and symmetrical eye shadow design application, (iii) decreases time
spent during the application process, (iv) improves efficiency of
the application process, (v) expands the users' ability to apply
various complex eye shadow designs, and (vi) easy to position on
the eye area and as a result, consistently apply makeup to the
corresponding areas of the eye.
[0079] What has been described above includes examples of the
innovation. It is, of course, not possible to describe every
conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes
of describing the subject innovation, but one of ordinary skill in
the art may recognize that many further combinations and
permutations of the innovation are possible. Accordingly, the
innovation is intended to embrace all such alterations,
modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope
of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term
"includes" is used in either the detailed description or the
claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar
to the term "comprising" as "comprising" is interpreted when
employed as a transitional word in a claim.
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